Submissions

Summer Game Books welcomes publication submissions and inquiries about our packaging services.   We respond to all correspondence promptly.  Please direct emails to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Regular mail correspondence should be sent to:PO Box 818, South Orange, NJ 07079.  

Submissions may take any number of forms—from a brief inquiry, to an outline, to a link to a blog, to a formal proposal.   

Reach out in any way that is comfortable.  All projects begin with a dialog, and hardest step can be starting the conversation.  Please bear in mind, however, that the more information and material are provided, the clearer picture we will have of the strengths of the project.  A 1-2 page summary, an outline, and sample chapter can all help fast-track a title’s acceptance and publication.

All submissions and related communication will be kept in the strictest of confidence.  No concepts, content, or conversation will be shared with any outside party, and remain the exclusive property of the author.  In addition to publishing books, Summer Game Books provides professional services across the spectrum of publishing, including. editorial development, ghost writing, copy editing, production prep, design and file creation, manufacturing, and distribution consultation.

Summer Game Books is not a vanity publisher. We do not charge authors any fees for our services. The publishing services listed above are for consultation expertise, for authors who are looking for support to develop their manuscript and get it into the marketplace.

Royalties and Rights

Summer Game Books is a "traditional" publisher. Although many authors are not offered an advance (some are), authors do not incur any costs to publish with us. Royalties are based on net receipts - the amount of money left over after all cost of goods are subtracted out, which allows for higher rates and makes calculation of royalties easier. 

For projects we are interested in taking on, a proposal is provided that outlines our publishing vision, along with proposed financial terms. When the author is satisfied with the proposal, a formal contract is provided for discussion.

Walt Friedman